Laughing at people who treat trash as treasure? They are the darlings of the meta, ruling and leading the Rift for several eras.

It has to be said that discrimination still exists in the virtual world of the Rift. Some heroes are not favored and have been repeatedly stopped by teammates in the pre-selection phase, who believe that they will cause the team to lose the game. Take Baili Shouyue as an example. After the rework, he no longer relies on sniping, but most people have too many misunderstandings about him. If you dare to pick him in the game, the opponent will immediately give up and ruin the game.

Different battle environments and team compositions have vastly different needs. Top-tier matches favor team benefits and utility/control roles, ideally giving resources to the jungler and marksman to accelerate their development. They understand that team fights are key to victory, and counterplay is essential, so don't forget to consider strategy.

The misunderstanding is too deep, and they can't keep up with the times.

In the low to mid-elo bracket, the strategy is clear, referring to single-player games. Players in this bracket don't care about many factors, such as high-elo games, win rates, or pick rates. They just pick their favorite hero, believe they have a 90% chance of winning, and guarantee they've played their best. They're petty and biased—that's the Rift.

Even if a hero quietly rises to prominence, those who habitually ignore them and fail to keep up with version updates will be left behind. Returning veteran players are most likely to face this issue; having been away from the game for too long, they're stuck in a bygone era. Over the past decade, the developers have continuously optimized and reshaped older heroes. A small adjustment can dramatically improve their feel, elevating them to T0 status and skyrocketing their strength. What you once considered a weakling has become a phoenix, highly sought after. Looking back at the current version, which hero left the deepest misconception, deemed trash but actually incredibly powerful?

Cao Cao

Cao Cao is undoubtedly at the top of the list. As we all know, he has been in a slump for many years. He is easily pulled back, has short range in fights, his ultimate skill's lifesteal is useless, and he has no mobility. He is often kited. He has long since entered history with the game updates. This is the old version. Now, his playability is ridiculously high. He has shed the labels of low skill ceiling and clumsiness. His strong basic attack can pass through walls, and the sword energy he releases has a range comparable to that of a marksman. In addition to his own changes, thanks to the adaptation of equipment, he has become a strong hero in the current version, dominating several seasons and leading the top lane as the vanguard.